John Paul Academy

At John Paul Academy, through service to the common good and in recognition of the dignity and voice of each person, we commit to the pursuit of excellence, through the development of each person's God given talents.

SCHOOL CALENDAR 2023-24

FAREWELL S6 2024

S6 celebrated with their prom on Wednesday 3rd June and their graduation mass on Tuesday 11th mass. See attached here their Year Book celebrating their time at school. We wish them all the very best.  

24 JUNE - the school year ends on Wednesday 24th June. School will close at 1.00pm. Please see attached here a letter from our Head Teacher - Mr Owen. Wishing all our families a relaxing and enjoyable summer break. 

3 JUNE - New Timetable starts today. Please see attached here a letter with the arrangements for Monday 3rd June,

22 MARCH - School will close at 2.30pm on Thursday 28th March for the Easter holidays. We wish all our families a happy Easter and a relaxing break. Easter school will run for seniors preparing for exams - the programme is attached above. 

5 FEBRUARY - EMA APPLICATIONS FOR SESSION 2023-24 - The deadline for EMA this session is 29^th February 2024  any application made after this date will not be backdated and the application for this academic year will close on the 31/03/2024. Applications for clothing grants close on the 31/03/2024.

14 DECEMBER - S5/6 prelims - Wednesday 10th January - Friday 19th January. All S5/6 learners will be on study leave during this time. Please see attached here the S5/6 prelim timetable.

30 NOVEMBER - S4 prelims - Monday 4th December until Wednesday 13th December. Please see attached here the S4 prelim timetable.

30 OCTOBER - Strike Action by a non-teaching union will impact our school on Wednesday, 1st November. The school will be closed to S1-3, pupils in S4-6 should attend school as normal. Please see a letter from the Director of Education attached here. D Owen, Head Teacher.

29 SEPTEMBER - IMPORTANT - ICT ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY please click here to access the full Acceptable Use Policy. This agreement is required for learners to access our school networks. Please ensure that you and your child read and sign the agreement sheet which was issued in school. These must be returned to the school. Thank you, Mrs C Lynch - DHT/ICT Co-ordinator

19 SEPTEMBER - please see attached here a letter from the Head Teacher outlining the arrangements for industrial action taking place next week, impacting schools. 

1 SEPTEMBER - FLU VACCINATIONS - Flu Vaccination letters were sent home this week. Please ensure these are returned to the school office on Monday 4th September. NOTE - THE DATE FOR THE VACCINATIONS HAS NOW BEEN PUSHED BACK UNTIL NOVEMBER. Ms McRae

8 AUGUST 2023 - SQA exam results are posted today - we are proud of the achievements of our young people in their exams - well done to those who achieved their expectations! For learners who may wish to make changes to their choices for S5/6 study - Pupil Support staff will be in school Wed/Thu/Fri this week for advice and changes to options. Learners should email their Pupil Support teacher to make an appointment. We look forward to welcoming all of our students back to school on Wednesday 16th August at 8.45am - for details of our school uniform - please click here. D Owen, Head Teacher

During this pandemic it is important that everyone takes care of their personal health and wellbeing. Below are some links to access support.

Lifelink Counselling Services has now gone remote to enable the delivery of counselling sessions by telephone or video call during this time of social distancing. Click here for additional links and apps

Counselling sessions will take the form of telephone or video sessions based on the young person’s preference and will still work in-line with the regular counselling model of delivery. Plans are already in place to continue supporting those pupils in our school already benefitting from this support but new referrals can be made either by calling 0141 552 4434 or online at Lifelink.org.uk https://www.lifelink.org.uk/make-a-referral/ .

  Responding to change.

Any young Person aged 16 -18 living in Glasgow struggling with mental health issues or experiencing a tough time can find support on Big White Wall. If you are struggling, or know someone who is, don’t hesitate to join BWW or recommend it to someone you know.95% of members reported feeling better as a result of joining BWW, and 73% shared something for the first time. Whatever you’re going through, BWW is there to help.

You can access Big White Wall at www.bigwhitewall.com